Around the corner Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finally after many family functions I managed to get back to the shop and finish this project I have been working on for some time.Making a frame from scratch and learning how to blend two different images on one to fit a frame was a challenge.The bonnett on her head took xtra time as holes were so close and I didnt want to paint them on.I have never seen a hair piece like that cause I guess it was the style 50 years ago.Had to do a little lying to get the photos,thank goodness for digital cameras to steal the shots.Wood frame was from a scrap piece of oak plywood and photos done in one eighth baltic birch with front glass routered in frame and black felt glued to baltic birch on very back.After that many years of marriage brother inlaw and sister inlaw should have something to look back and say we did it.Project was a challenge but well worth it for their anniversary next year! jellis and Birchbark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Nicely done. I am sure that it will be well received. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm impressed. Good cutting and the frame is quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the corner Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for the kind words all Damian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hi Damian: Nice work I would have waited for her to take her hat off Would have reduced your cutting time by a few hours.....lol Well done on both frame and portrait Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the corner Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Fab4 I felt like redoing her whole top of head but would change the whole 50--60 look eh but thanks anyway lol Damian Edited December 9, 2014 by Around the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Damian, Very nice job!.....Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Fab4 I felt like redoing her whole top of head but would change the whole 50--60 look eh but thanks anyway lol Damian Good point Damian Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Most nostalgic portrait i've ever seen.I don't think a person could do this if they tryed to get the look you got ! I think your on tom something here.Very pleaseing to the eye too.This ones way more than a keep sake,Excellent work Damian!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the corner Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks kevin your very generous with your compliments.Im sure you have work that surpasses mine by far.Well I can hope they like it.I have made other projects for other family relatives and not even got a thank you or something to say they got it,But thanks for the great words and Ill keep pumping out projects just because its part of my life and scrolling rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 50th anniversary's are so special. and your cutting will make it even better. Not many people today seem to put their marriages in such an important place and there are many divorces. When someone makes it this far it is because they worked at it. through all the hard times they have made the decision to continue to love one another and work things out, instead of throwing in the towel. God bless this couple. Your plaque will be the most cherished gift they will receive, I bet. Their kids will also cherish it long after they have parted from this Earth, of that I am pretty sure too. Nicely done tribute. Dick' heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 A very worthy tribute. They will love you for all of your hard was and they will love the portrait even more because you made it. Well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Great and wonderful work!! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perezidentualwood Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Nice work! Wow, 50 yrs is a long time! Congrats to them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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